Module 8

Digital Media

TRAIN THE TRAINERS CURRICULUM

The methodology followed for training the youth workers to incorporate digital media in their competence building exercises with young adults includes a step-by-step process which is explained in the Module content.

http://www.inhabitots.com/5-outside-the-box-projects-that-foster-creativity-critical-thinking/Inhabitots (2016). 5 Kids Tech Projects that Foster Creativity & Critical Thinking. “Media literacy” is an understanding of how media is produced and it is an essential skill for children of the digital era. If you’re looking for fun ways to promote creativity, active play and critical thinking skills in your mini digital gurus, here are some out-of-the-box ideas to get your kids involved in technology while bolstering their creativity.

http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generationEdutopia (2016). The Digital Generation Project. Edutopia's in-depth coverage of students from around the country reveals how young people are using new media to learn, communicate, and socialize in new and exciting ways.

Some of the tools that can be used in order to assess beneficiaries learning progress are the following:

For the Diagnostic assessment:The Piece-Of-The-Basket method can be used (a basket as a container for anonymous thoughts written down on pieces of paper) to begin discussing the ideas that participants may have for the theme of their treasure hunt, reflecting their personal concerns and interests.

For the Formative assessment:Guidelines will be given by the youth workers at the beginning of the project which the beneficiaries will develop. The youth workers can keep a grid, with a scale, assessing the development of the beneficiaries by recording their participation during the development of the project.

For the Summative Assessment:The youth workers can assess the success of the treasure hunt (by turnout, satisfaction of participants, dissemination and attention it attracted etc.). The role of each training can be assessed in the organization of the treasure hunt.